Detroit RiverFront Conservancy offers first tour of Tricentennial Park expansion

Model D, 9/24/2009

People are about to start walking on the newest section of the Detroit Riverwalk.

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The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy (DRFC) is hosting its first Member Appreciation Open House on Sunday, Sept. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. at Rivard Plaza. The event will feature a sneak peek tour of the soon-to-open expansion of Tri-Centennial State Park.

Conservancy members will be able to view the park's amenities, including natural storm water treatment, fishing overlooks, a memorial to Detroit River advocate and philanthropist Peter Stroh, and bike and pedestrian connections to Rivard Plaza and the Dequindre Cut.

The Open House will also include nature exhibits showcasing Michigan amphibians and reptiles, birds of prey and mammals; kayaking and fishing opportunities; and complimentary refreshments, carousel rides, and Diamond Jack river tours.

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